...1.0 - Introduction The purpose of this report is to discuss the issue of employee motivation and rewards, and recommend how a company can successfully motivate its employees and achieve high performance levels similar to Google Australia. Diverse methods/techniques and reward programs are used for successful employee motivation and the effectiveness of these are examined in this report. This report examines the two main arguments comprising extrinsic and intrinsic methods regarding effective employee motivation and job satisfaction and correlating it with high levels of work performance from employees. The arguments of extrinsic rewards for work achieving higher levels of motivation are stated by Victor H. Vroom’s Expectancy theory (1964). It is and also reinforced by Frederick Winslow Taylor Theory which claims employees are primarily motivated by pay. This is contrary to that of Frederick Herzberg’s Two-factor theory (also known as Motivator-Hygiene Theory) , which argues that intrinsic factors such as recognition increase motivation and job satisfaction, against that of extrinsic factors. Therefore in this report it is imperative to identify the most effective scheme in which employees achieve high levels of motivation and performance on a long term and consistent basis for a company. 2.0 - Problem Identification Google Australia Management has been able to effectively achieve success with their unique rewards scheme and sociable work environment. However a potential problem...
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...CGACourse Schedule Course Modules Review and Practice Exam Preparation Resources Module 1: Benefits to shareholders Overview This module deals with the tax implications for resident and non-resident shareholders of removing funds from the corporation other than in the form of salary or dividends. It covers the taxation of shareholder benefits and loans and of deemed dividends arising from a number of transactions affecting a corporation’s share capital, such as the redemption, purchase, or cancellation of shares by the corporation. The module also discusses ethical problems related to tax planning and gives a few practical tips on writing a tax opinion. At the end of this module, you should be able to evaluate the tax implications of proposed and completed transactions and design and advise on tax planning when shareholder benefits, loans, and deemed dividends are involved. You should also be able to prepare a specific purpose report using clear, communicative, and professional language, and apply a high level of professional judgment and ethical standards. Notes Unless otherwise indicated, for purposes of this module, a corporation means a taxable corporation [subsection 89(1)] resident in Canada and a shareholder [subsection 248(1)] refers to a person resident in Canada, whether an individual or a corporation. Review Before starting this module, you should review the following concepts: taxation of salary and dividends: sections 5 to 8, paragraph 12(1)(j)...
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...Smart Goals Essay Vanessa Goins Grand Canyon University MGT-605 (MGT-605-0103) Leadership Professor Andree Swanson March 21, 2013 Out of the three goals, (Personal, educational, and professional) I chose two of the goals that I am focusing on and that is my personal and educational goals. For my personal goals, I want to create a big picture of what I plan to do in life. Then I want to break them down in order to reach my goals, then once I have them together, then I would start working on them to achieve them. For example(Specific and Measurable goals), I plan on finding a job that has great benefits and the best rate of pay, and one that does not require working on weekends(Monday-Friday only), and not working overtime. Another personal goal is developing time management and communication skills. My current skill level from those two goals needs work in order for me to be successful. I am currently unemployed right now so I believe the skills required and what would represent my greatest challenge now and if I were an employee would be focusing on Effectiveness of time management skill would be to work on always doing things on time like my homework assignments and duties at home. I would always be arriving in time at the workplace, getting a sense of achievement and increasing my energy levels. I will learn to control my time so that I will have more time to think about myself and the organization. Communicating will help me lead to effective communication with...
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...Yves Saint-Laurent French fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent was born on August 1, 1936 in Oran, Algeria to Charles and Lucienne Andrée Mathieu-Saint-Laurent. Saint-Laurent grew up in a villa by the Mediterranean with his two younger sisters, Michelle and Brigitte. He was not a popular kid in school and was constantly bullied by his classmates seeming to be homosexual. However, he found comfort in the industry of fashion, he created paper dolls and in his early teen years he was designing dresses for his mother and sisters. When he turned seventeen his mother took him to Paris for an interview with Michael de Brunhoff, the editor of Vogue. A year later, he moved to Paris and enrolled at the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture, where his designs were noticed. As a teen, Brunhoff introduced Saint Laurent to designer Christian Dior. Not very long, he started working in Paris with Christian Dior and gained plenty of compliments for his dress designs. In 1966, he launched his own designs, where his taste of tuxedos for women assembled him fame. Also, he was the first living fashion designer to obtain a solo exhibition in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1983. Throughout his career he created iconic designs, such as ‘Le Smoking suit’ and his ‘Mondrian dress’, which all propelled fashion to what it is today. One of the many examples that completely shows he changed the way fashion worked is the Diversity on the Runway. Many modern runways illustrate the beauty of models from...
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...LANGUAGE STYLE MATCHING: Can it Predict Lasting Relationships? Patricia Cochran COM 200: Making Connections: Understanding Interpersonal Communication Dr. Andree Swanson November 7, 2011 LANGUAGE STYLE MATCHING: Can it Predict Lasting Relationships? People may develop many different relationships during their lifetime. These relationships may range from family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances, bosses, and lovers. “New research has pointed out that people match one another’s language styles more during happy phases of their relationship, and this phenomenon is called Language Style Matching or LSM.” (Muppala, 2010) It is believed if two people are similar in their speech patterns and their use of function words, they are psychologically compatible. Researchers are using this technology to evaluate natural speech to determine this compatibility. This paper will discuss whether language style matching is accurate and can predict lasting relationships. “A study published in Psychological Science says that people with similar language styles stay in relationships longer than those whose styles are dissimilar.” (Castillo, 2011) This study is referring to the use of function words. “Function words are highly social and they require social...
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...mood disorders are at a higher risk. Postpartum depression is recognized through the DSM if signs of depression start to develop prior to the birth of a child. These signs would include depression throughout one’s day, no interest in activities, inability to sleep, weight change, loss of energy, thoughts of suicide, and death. History of Brook Shield Brooke Shields, model, and actress was born in 1965 in New York, after her parents got divorced she stayed with her mother, but her father remained involved in her life. She started her career as a baby that brought her to the center of public attention. Despite her popularity, her mother tried to provide her with normal childhood. After graduating at Princeton University Brook married Andree Agassi but the marriage lasted for two years. In 2001 she married Chris Henchy after two years of dating. Since she could not stay pregnant because of health issues the couple decided to try artificial insemination. However, this procedure did not give results. Brooke’s husband went to Los Angeles and...
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...Unit 5 Individual Project HUMA 205-1402A 4/27/2014 Impressionist art is a style in which the artist captures the image of an object as someone would see it if they just caught a glimpse of it. They paint the pictures with a lot of color and most of their pictures are outdoor scenes. Their pictures are very bright and vibrant. The artists like to capture their images without detail but with bold colors. There were many great impressionist artists. Artist of the impressionist period Edourard Manet was an artist in the years of 1832-1833. He was a founding father of Impressionism and was a crucial part of Salon des Refusés in 1863. Edourard Manet was an artistic influence to many impressionist artists. He claimed to not be himself as an Impressionist though. He said he would not be labeled as that and did not exhibit with the others. Many impressionists borrowed from his style also. Manet influenced development of Impressionism. Olympia which was created in 1863 was a famous painting that Manet created. His style in this period was characterized by loose brush strokes, simplification of details, and the suppression of transitional tones. Adopting the current style of realism initiated by Gustave Courbet, he painted The Absinthe Drinker and other contemporary subjects such as beggars, singers, Gypsies, people in cafes, and bullfights. After his early years, he rarely painted religious, mythological, or historical subjects such as his Christ Mocked, now in the Art Institute...
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...nizational Word Count [1,458] BMW-Organisational Structure History Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly known as BMW or BMW AG, is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. BMW was established as a business entity following a restructuring of the Rapp Motorenwerke aircraft manufacturing firm in 1917. After the end of World War I in 1918, BMW was forced to cease aircraft-engine production by the terms of the Versailles Armistice Treaty. The company consequently shifted to motorcycle production in 1923, once the restrictions of the treaty started to be lifted followed by automobiles in 1928–29. BMW is now headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Span of Control Span of control is a term used in business management and it refers to the number of subordinates a supervisor has. The span is influenced by many different factors such as nature of nature of work, type of management, types of organization and type of workers. Just like any other organization BMW has its own span of control. At 31 December 2011, the BMW Group had a workforce of approximately 100,000 employees (BMW Group. (2012). It is very likely that BMW Group employs many managers as it is suggested that a manager should only be supervising from 1-10 subordinates at the same time. This is due to the fact that technology helps managers a lot when trying to present their ideas to the workers. Hierarchy Hierarchy structure refers to the pyramid shaped chain of command...
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...Cisco Systems ERP – Case Study Andree Grecchi Hawai’i Pacific University 2/19/2014 IS 6005 Professor: Ken Rossi Table of Contents Who is Cisco? 2 Prehistorical Infrastructure 4 Seeking for a new start 4 Evaluation 6 Conclusion 7 References 8 Who is Cisco? Cisco is one of the most powerful and successful corporation in the IP network industry. In the fiscal 2013 their revenue totaled $48.6 billion and their Net Income was $10.0 billion (Cisco 2013 Annual Report). Cisco focuses on delivering products and services that consists in integrated networks for all forms of communication and IT. They provide their customers with an integrated architectural approach that gathers application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) software, hardware, and services. In December 1984 Cisco Systems Inc. was founded by two computer scientist at the Stanford University, Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner, husband and wife. The two lovers wanted to communicate by email from their respective offices, but at the time different local area protocols communications didn’t exist. As a result the first multi-protocol router came out. Since then Cisco lead the networking market allowing “the transportation of voice, data and video within buildings, across campuses and around the world” (Cisco 2013 Annual Report. P.1). This is possible thanks to the routers, its core technology. A router is a device that joins multiple networks together, it allows the connection...
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...KODI: A.III.5/1 PROGRAMI I LËNDËS:[1] E DREJTA E DETYRIMEVE Pedagogu: Besnik Maho, MAGJ, DOK Ngarkesa: 6 kredite (30 leksione + 15 seminare) Viti akdemik/Simestri kur zhvillohet: 2012-2013. i parë (I) Lloji i lëndës: (e detyrueshme) Programi i studimit: BA (Bachelor) Kodi i Lëndës: LAW 344 A Adresa elektronike e pedagogut të lëndës në UET: mahobesnik@yahoo.com Përgjegjësi i Departamentit: Dr. Clirim Gjata EKSTRAKT E Drejta e detyrimeve është një ndër lëndët bazë të formimit juridik. Ajo trajton atë që quhet pjesa e posaçme e Kodit Civil, ku bëjnë pjesë detyrimet dhe kontratat e veçanta, të cilat gjejnë fushë veprimi sot në marrëdhëniet juridike civile. E drejta e detyrimeve ndahet në dy pjesë të rëndësishme, ku pjesa e parë trajton konceptin juridik të detyrimeve, mënyrën e lindjes së tyre, çastin e përmbushjes së detyrimeve, pasojat juridike në rast mospërmbushje të detyrimeve, dallimin midis përgjegjësisë kontraktore dhe jashtëkontraktore etj. Pjesa e dytë e të drejtës së detyrimeve trajton kontratat e veçanta të cilat gjejnë rregullimin e tyre në Kodin Civil, duke treguar për secilën kontratë karakteristikat e saj, çastin e lidhjes së tyre, të drejtat dhe detyrimet e palëve në secilën kontratë, si dhe pasojat juridike në rast mospërmbushje të detyrimeve juridike të secilës palë, të përbashkëtat dhe dallimet midis kontratave të ndryshme etj. Konceptet...
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...20 Questions Directors Should Ask about IT Projects 2007 How to use this publication Each “20 Questions” briefing is designed to be a concise, easy-to-read introduction to an issue of importance to directors.The question format reflects the oversight role of directors, which includes asking management — and themselves — tough questions.These questions are not intended to be a precise checklist, but rather a way to provide insight into and stimulate discussion of important topics. The comments that accompany the questions summarize current thinking on the issues of leading organizations, and provide directors with a basis for critically assessing the answers they get, and digging deeper as necessary.Thus, although the questions apply to most medium-to-large organizations, the answers will vary according to the size, complexity and sophistication of the individual organization. The Information Technology Advisory Committee 20 Questions Directors Should Ask about IT Projects 2007 Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication 20 questions directors should ask about IT Projects ISBN 978-1-55385-250-6 1. Project management. 2. Information technology — Management. I. Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. II.Title:Twenty questions directors should ask about IT projects. HD30.2.T883 2007 658.4’04 C2007-901684-7 Copyright © 2007 Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants 277 Wellington Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3H2 Printed in Canada Disponible...
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...The New Media: Distorting Politics Carreon, Elimar Andree L. Valmores, Michael Aldrin S. Hidalgo, Jebb B. Saint Louis College Mr. Al Gerald S. Barde English IV IV – St. Alphonsus of Ligouri October 21, 2011 The New Media: Distorting Politics The crucial function of mass media in influencing public’s knowledge and understanding on global and national issues is indisputable. In the Philippines, media plays a critical and widespread role in daily life (Suguitan, 2007). Suguitan proclaims that it is an understatement to say that the media is merely influential, for it is powerful enough to make or break persons and institutions, and even shape society (2007). Performing as the main source of information, media serves as the medium in which the government informs, explains, and tries to win the support of the people for its programs and policies (Soifer, Hoffman and Voss, 2001). In this jurisdiction, the media is often called the fourth branch of the government for it monitors political matters to ensure political players don’t abuse democratic processes (University of San Francisco, n.d.). According to Political scientist Harold Lasswell, a pioneer in media studies, the media must perform three societal functions: surveillance of the world to report ongoing reports, interpretation of the meaning of events, and socialization of individuals into their cultural settings. Surveillance involves two major tasks. When it constitutes to the need of general public, it...
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...Eliana Correa July ____, 2015 [CLASS] [TEACHER] The Demise of the Honey Bees Honey bees and the other pollinators have been providing humans their invaluable pollinating services. These pollinators have helped produce approximately $19 billion worth of agricultural crops in the United States alone in 2010. (Arnold). The BeeBase, operated by the National Bee Unit (NBU) in England, has been operating since 1991 and was created to set out to protect and sustain the national bee stocks. A new initiative called, Healthy Bees Plan, encourages the 20,000 beekeepers in England and Wales to register and stay in close contact with the NBU. The database will play a key role in allocating the new funds allotted to honey bee protection. (National Bee Unit). Honey bee colonies are collapsing because of colony collapse disorder or CCD. There are many factors that cause CCD, such as parasites, viruses, chemicals, bacteria, and the environment, but many experts disagree on what combination of these factors actually cause CCD. Despite being considered a pest, nuisance, and some may say, dangerous, the bees are still a necessary part of agriculture. As humans, we should respond to their disappearance by helping re-populate the honey bees since many plants rely on them for pollination. Different ways to help re-populate the bees are by planting a diversity of plants around your home to lessen the potential contamination of plants, avoid the use of any pesticides, and lastly, take up bee keeping...
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...Question 1 - (20 marks) Deciding where to produce. Pam Engines Company produces the same power generators in two plants, a newly renovated, automated plant in Polly, and an older, less automated plant in Maddy. The following data are available for the two plants: | Polly | | Maddy | Selling price | | $150.00 | | | $150.00 | Variable Manufacturing Cost per unit | $72.00 | | | $88.00 | | Fixed Manufacturing Cost per unit | $30.00 | | | $15.00 | | Variable Marketing and distribution Cost per unit | $14.00 | | | $14.00 | | Fixed Marketing and distribution Cost per unit | $19.00 | | | $14.50 | | Total Cost per unit | | $135.00 | | | $131.50 | Operating income per unit | | $15.00 | | | $18.50 | Production Rate per day | | 400 units | | | 320 units | Normal annual capacity usage | | 240 days | | | 240 days | Maximum annual capacity | | 300 days | | | 300 days | All unit fixed costs are calculated based on a normal year of 240 working days. When the number of working days exceeds 240,variable manufacturing costs increase by $3.00 per unit in Polly and $8.00 per unit in Maddy. Pam Engines is expected to produce and sell 192,000 generators during the coming year. Wanting to maximize the higher unit profit at Maddy, Pam Engines' production manager has decided to manufacture 96,000 units at each plant. This production plan results in Maddy operating at capacity (320 units per day 300 day) and Polly operating at its normal...
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...IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY UPDGRADES AT TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Prepared for Jill M. Braun Director of Educational Technology for Trinity Lutheran Church & School Prepared by Mark D. Davidson Administrative Assistant August 30, 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY iv INTRODUCTION 1 TECHNOLOGY EVALUATION PLAN 1 TECHNOLOGY BUDGET 2 TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY 3 TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES 3 CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER 4 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 5 POTENTIAL PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 7 REFERENCES 8 FIGURES Figure 1: Technology Decision-Making Cycle 1 Figure 2: Breakdown of technology budget by category 2 Figure 3: Computer devices used at Trinity Lutheran School 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This proposal discusses the benefits of implementing technology upgrades at Trinity Lutheran Church and School through the addition of computers and Chromebooks for students to use during classroom instruction, through increased bandwidth to allow the internet to work faster and more efficiently for both students and staff, and how developing a position for a full-time technology coach or Chief Technology Officer on staff to help with maintaining the current technology infrastructure of Trinity Lutheran Church and School, along with providing continuing education can aid the teachers in providing a more professional...
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